As return-to-office mandates stall and remote work solidifies, commercial landlords and tenants face a fundamental reshaping of Manhattan's real estate landscape.
By New York Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
Developers and owner-occupants are racing to Astoria's Long Island City periphery, where converted factories and waterfront rezoning are pushing prices 18% higher year-over-year.
By New York Property Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
As major employers mandate office returns, New York's competitive hiring landscape is forcing companies to rethink salaries, perks, and workplace culture to keep workers from fleeing to lower-cost metros.
By New York Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
As vacancy rates plummet and rents soar past $4,000 a month citywide, city planners face make-or-break choices on zoning, preservation, and development that will reshape neighborhoods from Astoria to Red Hook.
From the hyperlocal finds of the Lower East Side to the curator-driven emporiums of SoHo, this city's retail ecosystem operates at a velocity and diversity that leaves London, Tokyo, and Paris playing catch-up.
By New York Lifestyle Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
From supply chain disruptions in Pakistan to mining deals affecting raw material costs, international turmoil is driving up expenses for Manhattan retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers.
By New York Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
Hotel occupancy rates, airfare pricing, and real estate investment patterns offer a clearer picture of the city's visitor economy than headline visitor counts ever could.
By New York Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
From Lower East Side pop-ups to Chelsea mega-galleries, the city's visual arts ecosystem is becoming the blueprint for cultural identity in an era of economic uncertainty.
By New York Culture Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
As venture capital floods into artificial intelligence infrastructure, a cluster of founders and established tech players in Williamsburg and DUMBO are positioning themselves to capture a disproportionate share of the boom.
By New York Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
The city's ungovernable scale, byzantine bureaucracy, and fiercely independent neighborhoods create a proving ground for civic tech that no other metropolis can replicate.
A waterfront redevelopment breaking ground near the historic market promises affordability at a critical moment when median rents in the borough have climbed 23% since 2020.
By New York Property Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
From toddler water confidence classes to senior lap programs, the city's pools are becoming unexpected wellness hubs for New Yorkers seeking low-impact community fitness.
By New York Wellness Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
This week brought pivotal policy shifts and humanitarian challenges that have reshaped how the city's most vulnerable populations access shelter and services.
